Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, reaffirming the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Fiji. PM Modi lauded the shared heritage, particularly the contribution of over 60,000 Girmitiyas—Indian indentured laborers—who migrated to Fiji in the 19th century and...
Congress leaders and workers on Monday staged a protest outside the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) office, demanding immediate action to fix potholes on city roads. The demonstration was led by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ketan Vikas Thakre, who criticized the civic authorities for neglecting road maintenance. Speaking to the media, Thakre said, “We...
Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, have announced that they are expecting their first child, nearly two years after their wedding. The couple shared the happy news with fans on their social media handles on Monday, August 25. The announcement featured an adorable photo of a round cake with the message...
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered comedian Samay Raina and four other comedians to issue public apologies on YouTube and other platforms for making insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities. The Bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, also asked the comedians to respond to the suggestion of using their platforms to create awareness...
Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, killing at least two people and injuring 35 others, according to Houthi-controlled health authorities. The attacks targeted multiple sites across the city, including the Oil Company Station operated by the Houthi-controlled Yemeni Petroleum Company. Emergency crews warned that the death toll could rise as...
In a major development in the investigation into the knife attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Police have arrested Tahseen Syed, an associate of the primary accused, Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya. Tahseen was nabbed in Rajkot, Gujarat, and brought to Delhi late Friday night. He has been booked on charges of...
Updated: Aug 25th, 2025 Visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv new military assistance for Ukraine, according to a news release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The funding of 2 billion Canadian dollars ($1.45 billion) was committed at the June G7 Summit held in Canada’s Kananaskis, Chinese news agency...
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that taunting a husband over his unemployment during a financially difficult period amounts to mental cruelty and can be a valid ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment came in a case involving a 52-year-old lawyer from Durg, where the High...
Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna has been honored by the World Book of Records, UK Gold Edition, for completing an illustrious 50 years in the film industry. This milestone makes him the first Telugu actor to receive such global recognition. In an official statement, Santosh Shukla, CEO of the World Book of Records, praised Balakrishna’s five-decade-long...
India continues to reel under the impact of intense monsoon showers, with several states witnessing heavy rainfall and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing fresh alerts. On Monday morning, Delhi-NCR woke up to persistent rain, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several areas. IMD has predicted light showers throughout the day and maintained a...